Early Learning Academy - Preschool Instructor

Title:

Early Learning Academy Preschool Instructor

Position Summary:

The Early Learning Academy Preschool Instructor leads the preschool classroom including planning, organizing, and implementing an age-appropriate pre‑school program based on approved curriculum in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Reports to:

Senior Manager of Community Programs

Work Hours:

Varies by position

• New Jersey P-3, N-8, or K-5 Certification.
• Experience and/or strong interest in working with school age children.
• Ability to facilitate small group activities.
• Ability to utilize various technology platforms including Outlook, Google Drive/Canvas, etc.
• Holds CPI, CPR and Epi Pen certification, or is willing to be trained.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a school community.
• Hold a valid New Jersey driver’s license with no serious violations.
• Provide a medical certification demonstrating the ability to perform the essential job functions and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3(a).
• Troubleshooting:
  Able to find the root cause of issues and think logically about solutions.
• Critical Thinking:
  When diagnosing problems, think critically in their process of resolving the issue.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, works cooperatively with members of the school community, communicates clearly and effectively, thinks creatively and innovatively, maintains a positive and encouraging demeanor, demonstrates patience and compassion, demonstrates strong leadership skills, manages time efficiently, demonstrates strong organizational skills, detail oriented, capable of maintaining a flexible schedule and supervising large and small groups of students, demonstrates technology skills, and demonstrates knowledge of school standards and code of conduct.
• Able to perform basic math, understand grammar and punctuation, read and comprehend information; possess knowledge‑based competencies required to perform the functions of the teaching assignment with proficiency; solve practical problems, facilitate group discussions; knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards, curriculum, instructional methods, research‑based strategies, curriculum differentiation, implementing various forms of formative and summative assessment and able to gather and analyze data;
  
  understand child development, learning and behavior; demonstrate comprehension of relevant computer skills and knowledge of school standards and code of conduct.
• Plan and implement age‑appropriate curriculum‑based instruction, schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; work cooperatively in a variety of circumstances; problem solving to analyze situations and create action plans. Specific ability‑based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapt to changing work priorities; display tact and courtesy; establish and maintain effective working relationships; maintain confidentiality; meet deadlines and schedules;
  
  set priorities; work on a team, design coherent instruction, activities and assessments, evaluate and document student progress, grade homework, assignments and tests, deliver personalized instruction and comply with Board of Education Policies and Regulations.
• Possess ability to work effectively and efficiently alone, and cooperatively with other personnel.
• Be self‑driven, possess excellent initiative, integrity, and good moral character.
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I‑9 in compliance with the Immigration…